On the afternoon of this Saturday, October 21, an unfortunate event came to light that plunged Colombian television into mourning: the former queen and actress Alejandra Villafañe died at the age of 34 after battling cancer for several months.
The news was confirmed this Saturday afternoon by the program “I Know Everything”. However, the details of his death are not known.
Family, friends and celebrities from the Colombian entertainment industry have expressed their sadness and affection for the model through social networks.
Villafañe, who played roles in productions such as “The Chosen Granddaughter” and “Always Witch”, announced in May this year that she was undergoing treatment for cancer and that she was therefore withdrawing from filming for her health must.
The former queen revealed that she underwent surgery a few months ago as part of cancer treatment and is already undergoing chemotherapy due to its success. In fact, she recently posted a video showing her decision to shave her hair. She was accompanied by her partner and actor Raúl Ocampo.
This release included an emotional message from the actress: “This video is a tribute to the family that is always there, to the friends who came and to those who became family thanks to a love that lasts for life. Thank you for living this.” very intimate moment, with so much respect.
THE LIFE OF THE FORMER QUEEN
In the world of beauty and fashion, the Miss Earth pageants are events characterized by their elegance and the representation of beauty with an environmental purpose. Alejandra Villafañe, originally from Santa Marta, became a prominent figure in the 2014 edition of Miss Earth Colombia. Although she did not win the international title, her participation left a lasting impression.
This competition was a great platform for her to start her career as an actress. From 2017 to this year, she took part in various national and international productions such as ‘La ley del corazón’, ‘Nurses’, ‘The chosen granddaughter’ and ‘Manes’, among many others.